Global Impact Study will release final report soon
The Global Impact Study, a research project led by TASCHA, is excited to announce the upcoming release of the study's final research report soon! After five years of research design, research implementation, and data interpretation and analysis, we are looking forward to finalizing and sharing …
Do mobile phones replace public access computers?
Mobile phone use is soaring, especially in developing and transitioning countries. What does the dramatic increase in mobile use — and particularly mobile Internet use — mean for public access venues? Do mobile phones replace public access to computers and the Internet in venues such as …
February 4: Do public access ICTs have an impact on socio-economic development? Findings of the Global Impact Study
This iSchool Research Conversation and TASCHA Talk, presented by Araba Sey, discusses insights from the Global Impact Study. It outlines some dimensions of public access as a strategy for socio-economic development, addressing questions such as: who uses public access ICTs and why, what value …
Mobile Internet study featured on ICTworks
Thanks goes to ICTworks for featuring the Global Impact Study's Mobile Internet study, Public Access, Private Mobile, led by Marion Walton and Jonathan Donner. The post on ICTworks highlights the five central claims of the study.
Mobile Internet in-depth study research report released
The Global Impact Study is pleased to announce the release of the Mobile Internet in-depth studyresearch report, Public access, private mobile: The interplay of shared access and the mobile Internet for Teenagers in Cape Town. Led by Marion Walton of the University of Cape Town and Jonathan …